After treatment, your doctor will most-likely setup a follow-up plan of regular visits, PSA blood tests and digital rectal exams. As prostate cancer can return many years after initial treatment, follow-up may continue for some time.
Some things to think about:
- keep copious notes and records of your treatment, medical insurance, treatment summaries, discharge summaries, drugs, etc.;
- be sure to maintain your medical insurance—in the event that the cancer comes back.
Many people turn prostate cancer into an opportunity—the chance to change their life. This could be an opportunity to eat healthier, be more active, work on your stress levels and find more balance. While it may seem like turning everything upside down, it’s always important to step back and think of the larger picture: your life. Be sure to spend time focussing on your emotional health. Build your support network of family and friends, search out peer-support groups, or even help others going through the process.
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